LMC board signs new president

Randall Miller to take over community college Jan. 1.

Randall Miller to take over community college Jan. 1.

November 26, 2005|CAROL DRAEGER Tribune Staff Writer

BENTON HARBOR -- The Lake Michigan College board of trustees approved a 3.5-year contract with new president Randall Miller. Miller is expected to take over as the eighth president of the college Jan. 1. His contract calls for an annual salary of $153,000, a $12,000 annual annuity, car and housing allowances, and the standard college health benefit package, according to a statement released from the college. Trustees approved the contract Tuesday. "We are happy that Dr. Miller has agreed to lead Lake Michigan College and to have the last piece of the presidential search process complete, " said LMC Board Chairman Steve Silcox. "We feel that his leadership qualities and background will be a great fit with the direction this college needs to take in order to continue serving the needs of the region." Miller is currently executive vice chancellor of Wayne County Community College District and concurrently serves as president of the District's Western Campus. He began his tenure at WCCCD as president of the Downriver Campus in 2001. Prior to WCCCD, Miller was the vice president for college relations for Henry Ford Community College. Miller has a doctorate in higher education administration from the University of Southern California. He also completed a year of advanced study in administration, planning, and social policy at the Harvard University Graduate School of Education. In June a 17-member search committee made up of board members, community officials, faculty and staff was created to select a finalist. Former LMC President Richard Pappas left in August to become president of National-Louis University in Chicago. His annual salary at LMC was $160,308, according to college officials. Miller's contract runs through June 30, 2009.Staff writer Carol Draeger: cdraeger@sbtinfo.com (269) 687-7005